When I saw the topic for this week’s Black and White challenge, this image immediately sprang to my mind. Continue reading “Bicycle – Cee’s Black and White”
Category: Travel
The places I’ve been
Tuesday Photo Challenge – Time
This was taken last summer at the Dinosaur National Monument in Vernal, Utah. Just imagine, millions of years ago, this land was the bottom of the ocean. Continue reading “Tuesday Photo Challenge – Time”
Tuesday Photo Challenge – Force
This week’s topic for the Tuesday Photo Challenge is Force and I thought what better way to showcase force than Bryce Canyon? After all, the place was created by the forces of nature. Continue reading “Tuesday Photo Challenge – Force”
Photo of the Day!
This was taken a year ago in 南朗 (Nan Lang), a small city outside of my hometown of Zhongshan. Continue reading “Photo of the Day!”
Bryce Canyon: Out of This World
After begging my mom for years to take me to Bryce Canyon, I finally got to go in January 2018. My aunt and mom went during summer of 2017 and my mom described Bryce Canyon as a magical place. Continue reading “Bryce Canyon: Out of This World”
Photo of the Day!
I realized something yesterday! A year ago, I was in China, breathing in that warm humid semi-polluted spring air. Continue reading “Photo of the Day!”
Photo of the Day!
Photo of the Day!
It’s been a while since I did a macro photo on Photo of the Day and I don’t know why. Continue reading “Photo of the Day!”
Photo of the Day!
Cropped
I posted this picture in one of my Facebook groups and pointed out I don’t like how the path and sky are dominating the picture. Continue reading “Photo of the Day!”
Photo of the Day!
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Here is one of my favorite photos from my Sunday hike to Frary Peak. Continue reading “Photo of the Day!”
Which Way to Frary Peak?
It was a beautiful day Sunday, the most beautiful weather last week, I think. In perfect timing, my hiking Meetup group announced a Sunday hike up Frary Peak which is the highest point on Antelope Island. If you follow my posts, you’d know I’ve been to Antelope Island multiple times. This island is always the first spot my mom would bring our guests. So when I learned of this hiking expedition, I was like, “there are hiking trails on Antelope Island?”
I got up early on Sunday morning, excited to go hiking. It’s my first hike since returning from China, so of course I’m excited and it gets me out of the house. It was also the first time to test the strength in my legs because they had felt different lately like stronger.
At around 10 am, I met up with the group and started toward the trail head. When I got out of the car and looked up at the path, I looked up at the steep path and thought, “What the heck have I gotten myself into?” However, I began muttering beneath my breath, “You can do this, you can do this.” Next thing I knew, I was almost at the top of this path.
When I turned the corner and saw this sign, I was in shock. 23% grade? I just hiked up a 23% grade path? Wow! The steepest I’ve ever walked was 10% on my treadmill. I know now I can do it.
However, as we ascended and the path became slightly rocky, it became more difficult. My need for rest grew and on some parts of the trail, I ended up resting more than ten minutes before continuing.
The trail was windy at times, so windy I felt like I was going to be blown away. However, after about four hours of hiking and resting, we finally made it to the radio tower which about 0.2 miles from the peak. I was so happy to see this trail marker, signifying we’ve hiked three miles along the Frary Peak trail. At that moment, I wanted to stop and go home and make myself something sweet. I simply couldn’t walk anymore ascending paths. The radio tower is a good place to stop. Until next time.
Photo of the Day!
I was going through the photos I took from my trip to Bryce Canyon last night and this photo caught my attention. Continue reading “Photo of the Day!”
Photo of the Day!
If you did not notice, I was off-line last Saturday. Continue reading “Photo of the Day!”
The Cutest Dogs for Cee’s Odd Ball Photo Challenge
One of the things about not being able to read a language is you tend to walk into surprises. Continue reading “The Cutest Dogs for Cee’s Odd Ball Photo Challenge”
Which Way in Hong Kong?
When I went to Hong Kong more than a week ago, my aunt decided to take me up to Victoria Peak. Continue reading “Which Way in Hong Kong?”
Which Way in Macau?
A Photo a Week Challenge: Look Up
Zhongshan Forest Park
Looking up on the streets of Macau
Looking up in Hong Kong
Sparkly Chandelier
Looking up in Hong Kong Park
The Variation in the Garden
I went on a solo hiking trip earlier this week in my hometown’s Forest Park Continue reading “The Variation in the Garden”
The Well-Known Walls of Macau – Cee’s Black and White
This is the Ruins of St. Paul’s, a 17th century Portuguese church dedicated to St. Paul the apostle. Continue reading “The Well-Known Walls of Macau – Cee’s Black and White”
2017 Reflection Part 2
For Part 1, click here!
One of the best and worst thing that happened in 2017 was when I got a job. The best parts were I got a job and I finally have a decent stable income. The worst part was the misery. I got minimal holidays and no vacation. Even when I had to take an hour from work to go to the doctor, I had to convince Miss HR to let me go like a child begging his/her parents for candy.
Now that I’ve thought about it, I got bullied by pretty much everyone in that office. No one trusted me in anything. Everyone stood against me. I don’t know how I survived this long.
I was so glad when I told Miss HR I quit on Friday. I had a feeling she’d been waiting for those words for a long time because the word about my resignation spread quicker than wildfire and fifteen minutes, Mr. CEO was on phone commanding me not to quit.
Anyway, back to pictures.
Although my weekdays are stuck behind a cubicle, my weekends were wide open. For the first time without the need to do homework or study for exams, I was having the problem of coming up with something to do on weekends. The first few weekends in June, I went hiking with my aunt. I tried out different trails but would often come home super tired. So I quit hiking for 2017. Hopefully now I’ve lost a few pounds, I can hike again in 2018. Here are my favorite hiking photos.
B for Blue
Waterfall Canyon, Ogden, Utah
Overlooking Ogden City
Wild cherries along the trail
After I quit hiking due to both exhaustion and hot weather, my mom decided that I needed to get out of the house. So together with my aunt, we went to the Dinosaur National Monument in Vernal, Utah and Golden Spike National Historic Site in Corrine, Utah. I didn’t take a lot of photos from those places since most of those trips involved driving rather than walking.
Green River
Dinosaur bones at Dinosaur National Monument
Turtle Rock, Dinosaur National Monument
ATK Rockets
In August, after planning the trip for a week, I decided to take my aunt to Mirror Lake, a stunning site about a hundred miles from my home. I decided that I needed to take some time and soak in nature and stay cool.
The elevation of Mirror Lake is approximately 9000 feet above sea level which meant a significant temperature difference and it felt so nice to get away from the heat while getting wonderful exercises walking around the lake while photographing its stunning natural beauty.
Mirror Lake
Pedal boarding
I didn’t travel much after that.
In September, I attended an event at the Aerospace Museum to honor the anniversary of the air force. I’ve been to this museum many times but none of those visits had bands and cakes.
Honor Guard
Birthday cakes for the Air Force
Old edition of Air Force One
I want to thank my mom’s classmate for visiting us this year because otherwise, I would not have gotten to travel during Thanksgiving. Even though these are places I’ve been multiple times, there’s always new scenery to be photographed.
Late Autumn/Early Winter 2017
Great Salt Lake
Utah State Capitol at night
A lone antelope
Last but not least, I call this my miscellaneous photo collection. These are my favorite photos taken from home.
Blackberries
Homemade bread
Creamy Veggie and Corn chowder
Baked Mac n’ Cheese
Christmas Tree and Stockings over Fireplace
Before I end this post, I want to say that I am looking forward to 2018 starting with a trip to China mid-January. I am looking forward to seeing my grandma in China.
In 2018, I am also looking forward to hunting for a new job – one without an egotistical COO and mean employees and one that speaks English. I am looking forward to hunting for a new job where I get benefits like medical insurance so I can quit paying over $100 each month for health insurance.
Lastly, in 2018, I am looking forward to toning my body now that I’m finally back to my normal weight range. I am looking forward to becoming lean and gaining muscles in my arms and legs while continuing to shed the pounds slowly.
2017 Reflection Part 1
As I look back on the posts I’ve written in 2017, I realized I never made a New Year resolution for 2017 Continue reading “2017 Reflection Part 1”
A Photo a Week Challenge: Purple
I hope you enjoy my purples! 😄 Continue reading “A Photo a Week Challenge: Purple”
Transformation through the Seasons
Yesterday, I went to Antelope Island again! Continue reading “Transformation through the Seasons”
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